Volvo 240 Manuel utilisateur

1987 Volvo 240

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VOLVO

240

Important

It is most important that you read the first two chapters in order to become familiar with your

vehicle's instruments and features. The other chapters are intended to provide you with

information, and also serve as a source of reference.

Contents

Introduction to the manual

Before you drive

This section provides a detailed description of the vehicle's instruments and controls.

Operating the car

This section contains items such as starting the engine, operating gear selector, towing trailers.

Service and maintenance

An investment which will pay dividends in the form of improved reliability, durability, and resale

value.

Specifications

All specifications are subject to change without notice. Consult your Volvo dealer for information.

Index

Should you require more detailed information please contact your Volvo dealer.

All information, illustrations and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest product

information available at the time of publication. Volvo reserves the right to make model changes at any

time, or to change specifications or design, without notice and without incurring obligation.

pg. 2 This manual deals with the operation and care of your Volvo

Welcome to the world-wide family of Volvo owners. We trust that you will enjoy many years of safe

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driving in your Volvo, an automobile designed with your safety and comfort in mind. To ensure your

satisfaction with this vehicle, we encourage you to familiarize yourself with the equipment descriptions,

operating instructions, and maintenance requirements/recommendations in this manual. We also urge

you and your passengers to wear seat belts at all times in this (or any other) automobile. And, of course,

please do not operate a vehicle if you may be affected by alcohol, medication, or any impairment that

could hinder your ability to drive.

Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable safety and emission standards, as evidenced by the

certification labels attached to the door opening sheet metal and on the left wheel housing in the engine

compartment. For further information regarding these regulations, please contact your dealer.

pg. 3 Seatbelts: "Something We Believe In"

Despite our strongest recommendation, and your best intentions, not wearing a seatbelt is like believing

"it'll never happen to me!", Volvo urges you and all adult occupants of your car to wear seatbelts and

ensure that children are properly restrained, using an infant, car or booster seat determined by age,

weight and height.

Fact: In every state, some type of child-restraint legislation has been passed. Additionally, some states

are seriously considering, or have already made it mandatory for occupants of a car to use seatbelts.

So, urging you to 'buckle up' is not just our recommendation — its becoming the law! The few seconds

it takes to buckle up may one day allow you to say, "Its a good thing I was wearing my seatbelt."

pg. 4 General Information

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pg. 5 Keys

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The key number codes are stamped on a separate tag supplied with the keys. This tag should be

separated from the key ring and kept in a safe place.

The double-sided tape on the back of the tag can be used to secure it safely.

In the event the original keys are lost, duplicates may be ordered from your Volvo dealer.

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VOLVO

240

Before you drive

pg. 6 240 DL Sedan

pg. 7 Before you drive

Instruments and controls 8

Instruments 10

Warning lights 11

Clock, ambient temperature gauge 12

Oil pressure gauge, voltmeter 13

Ignition switch, turn signals 14

Lighting 15

Windshield wipers, washer nozzles 16

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Washer fluid reservoir 17

Rear window demister, heated seat, hazard warning

flasher 18

Parking brake 19

Cigarette lighter, ash trays 20

Electrically operated windows 21

Heating and ventilation 22

Air conditioning 24

Radios, AM-FM-FM stereo/tape players 25

Front seats 26

Seat belts 28

Doors and locks 30

Trunk lid 31

Hood release, long load storage 32

Rear/side view mirrors 33

Interior light, sun roof, fuel tank cap 34

Rear seat (wagon) 35

Tailgate (wagon) 36

Cargo compartment (wagon) 37

pg. 8 Instruments and controls

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pg. 9 Instruments and controls

See page

1 Air louver23

2 Turn signals14

3 Headlights, parking lights15

4 Instruments, lights15

5 Instruments10

6 Wiper/washer, tailgate window wiper/ washer (wagon)16, 17

7 Starting (ignition) switch/steering wheel lock14

8 Air louver23

9 Storage compartment (extra instrument or radio location)25

10 Air louver23

11 Glove box-

12 Air louver23

13 Fuse box79

14 Hood release handle32

15 Horn-

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16 Cigarette lighter20

17 Rear window demister18

18 Hazard warning flashers18

19 Air conditioning(some models)24

20 Seat belt reminder light28

21 Heating and ventilation22

22 Gear lever or gear selector43, 44

23 Ash tray20

24 Fresh air louver(except models with air conditioning)23

25 Radio receptacle25

26 Fresh air louver23

27 Electrically-operated windows (240 GL)21

28 Control for electrically operated side mirrors (certain models only)-

29 Parking brake19

30 Electrically-operated window, right front door (240 GL)21

31 Seat belt release buttons28

32 Seat heaters19

33 Seat belt reminder light24

34 Ash tray20

The pages in this section provide a detailed description of the vehicle's instruments and controls.

Note that some vehicles may be equipped differently, depending on model, special legal requirements,

etc.

pg. 10 Instruments

A Clock or Tachometer (depending on model)

Tachometer reads thousands of engine rpm. Engine should not be operated in red range.

B Direction indicator (green)

C Speedometer

In kilometers and miles per hour (U.S. models). In kilometers per hour (Canadian models)

D Odometer

Total reading in miles (U.S. models). Total reading in kilometers (Canadian models)

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E Temperature gauge

The gauge pointer should remain Inside the black range during normal operation.

If the pointer enters the red range repeatedly, check coolant level and fan belt tension (See sections titled

"Cooling system and coolant")

WARNING!

allow engine to cool before adding

fluid.

F Fuel gauge

The fuel tank capacity is approx. 60 liters 15.8 US gals. See "Fuel requirements".

G Alternator warning light (red)

H Oil pressure warning light (red)

I Trip odometer reset knob

Push in to reset

J Trip odometer

K High beam indicator (blue)

L Parking brake reminder light (red)

M Brake failure warning light (red)

N Bulb failure warning light (yellow)

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O Overdrive OFF indicator light (yellow)

(automatic transmission models)

Shift indicator light (yellow)

(manual transmission models)

pg. 11 Warning lights

The warning lights described on this page should never be on

when driving

When the ignition is turned on, and before the engine starts, all of the warning lights should be on to test

the function of the bulbs. Should a light not go off after the engine has started, the system indicated

should be inspected. (However, the parking brake reminder light will not go off until the parking brake

is fully released.)

G Alternator warning light (red)

If the light comes on while the engine is running, check the tension of the alternator drive belt as soon as

possible. (See section titled "Cooling system".)

NOTE: This warning light is illuminated if the alternator is not charging. However, alternator, parking

brake, brake failure, and bulb failure will be illuminated at the same time due to the design of the

system.

H Oil pressure warning light (red)

If the light comes on during driving, the oil pressure is too low. Stop the engine immediately and check

the engine oil level. See section titled "Engine Oil".

After hard driving, the light will come on occasionally when the engine is idling. This is normal,

provided it goes off when the engine speed is increased.

M Parking brake reminder light (red)

This tight will be on when the parking brake (hand brake) is applied. The parking brake lever is situated

between the front seats.

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